Haengjusanseong, Korean fortress in Haengju-dong, South Korea.
Description
Haengjusanseong is a fortress with stone walls and watchtowers positioned strategically above the Han River. The structure spreads across multiple sections that together formed a connected defensive system, and visitors can walk along the preserved remains today.
History
The fortress was built in the 1590s during the Imjin War, when Korea faced Japanese invaders. General Kwon Yul took command and led a major victory here that demonstrated the region's strength and determination.
Culture
The site hosts ceremonies and community gatherings that keep the story of the fortress alive for people today. Walking through the grounds, visitors encounter spaces that feel connected to the people who lived and worked here centuries ago.
Practical
Visitors follow marked paths along the walls and can view the surrounding landscape and river from various points. Information panels at different locations explain how the various parts of the fortification worked and protected the area.
Did you know?
The walls were designed to control the Han River, which was critical for trade and supply routes in the region. This shows how military defense and economic control were intertwined in the fortress's purpose.
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